Educational Issues

Topics in this section:

• Educational Rights
• College
• Scholarships & Financial Aid
• For Teachers

Children, adolescents, and adults diagnosed with ADHD often find it very difficult to succeed in school.  Individuals with ADHD struggle with various combinations of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattentiveness.  The behaviors that come from these symptoms make it challenging for students with ADHD to interact with the typical school setting in the same way that their non-ADHD peers are able to.

This section addresses several major issues associated with ADHD and the educational process.  At the top of this list is the issue of educational rights of children with ADHD enrolled in public school.  Children with ADHD enrolled in public schools may be eligible for certain services that schools are required to provide under two federal laws:  IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (commonly referred to simply as "Section 504").

Information is also provided on the unique challenges faced by the college student with ADHD and finding financial resources for the ADHD student.

Our section For Teachers is currently being developed and we hope to have more information soon.

Related Topics:

• Legal Issues in the Workplace and Higher Education

Other Web Sites:

• The Educational Resources Information Center Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education (ERIC EC)
  The Educational Resources Information Center Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education (ERIC EC) distributes literature and information on the education and development of individuals of all ages who have disabilities and/or who are gifted.
• Identifying and Treating Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Resouce for Home and School (2003)
  Publication from the US Department of Education
• Dept of Defense Educational Activity
  DoDEA schools serve children of military service members and DoD civilian employees throughout the world.
• Peterson's
  This online directory and planning guide can be helpful for parents seeking a private secondary school for a child with AD/HD.
• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
  NAIS represents more than 1,300 independent schools, with a searchable online directory.
• National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC)
  NAPSEC is a non-profit association which represents private special education centers. Site provides links to member programs nationwide.